Person Biography:
John Caperton is a multi-talented individual who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. As an actor, producer, and stuntman, he has been involved in numerous projects that have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success.
As the Managing Partner and Executive Producer at Bitter End Media Group in Los Angeles, California, Caperton has developed properties for feature films and documentaries. One of his notable productions is the 2016 film "Dog Eat Dog", directed by Paul Schrader and starring Nicolas Cage and Willem Dafoe. The film premiered at the Cannes International Film Festival and won the Directors Fortnight Award.
In the same year, Caperton and his partner Mark Burman produced the multiple award-winning documentary "South Bureau Homicide", which is based on the Los Angeles Police Department's 77th Precinct. The documentary has been developed into a dramatic television series by Sony Television.
As an actor, Caperton has appeared in a number of blockbuster films alongside notable actors such as Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, and Brad Pitt. He has also had a recurring role on the TV series "NCIS New Orleans".
Caperton's career in the entertainment industry began in 1984 when he joined ABC News in Los Angeles. During his time at ABC News, he won an Emmy Award and a Los Angeles Press Club Award for his coverage of the Mexico City Earthquake. He later produced the TV movie "The Heart of Christmas", which was nominated for an Emmy Award.
Currently, Caperton is the Producer of the dramatic urban crime series "Be Someone", which is set to premiere in Fall 2021. He also makes a brief appearance in the show as Captain Johnson.
